Publisher: Bu Classics Books
A relentless and visceral depiction of a steamship caught in the center of a monstrous Pacific storm. Captain MacWhirr’s stoic adherence to duty is pitted against the chaotic fury of nature and the rising panic of the men below deck. This survival epic serves as a powerful metaphor for the indomitable human will in the face of annihilation.
All the pieces of the map are finally collected and assembled. Finley and her mates are hoping for a peaceful and eventful journey. Of course that doesn't happen. Finley gets an unexpected surprise in the form of her mother and father, who are still alive. All they want is to follow the map and find the treasure, but that's hard to do when Finley's parents keep popping up at inopportune times. At least the angels are leaving them alone . . . right? As Finley, Stolas, Verkor, and Obsidian travel through the Heaven Realm, she learns a little more about herself and what happened in the past. Things come to a head with her parents and a fight breaks out. Once the dust settles and they continue on their journey and make a discovery of a lifetime. Now comes one of the biggest decisions of their lives. To rule or not to rule. Do they take the crown or run? Contains mature themes.Show book
Lila and Theron is set in rural America and relates a personal story of love and sacrifice. Lila and Theron do not imagine themselves poor, nor do they covet what they don’t have. They are whole in themselves and on their land – in marked contrast to today’s victim culture of safe spaces and narcissism.Bill Schubart grew up among farmers and loggers in Vermont’s rural Northeast Kingdom, where survival depended not on institutions but on family, neighbors, hand tools, and the bounty of wilderness. Lila and Theron are from a time and place where the arguments that divide us today would seem meaningless against the exigencies of kinship and survival.Show book
Isaac Asimov’s Jokester begins innocently enough—with a scientist feeding jokes into Multivac, humanity’s most powerful computer, to uncover what makes people laugh. But what starts as curiosity turns into revelation when the machine traces the origin of humor itself—and exposes something far beyond human understanding. Asimov transforms a simple question into a startling exploration of psychology, technology, and control. When the laughter fades, his vision leaves readers questioning the very nature of what it means to be human—and what might be observing us from the other side of the joke. Born in 1920 and raised in Brooklyn, Isaac Asimov was one of the most prolific and influential science-fiction authors of all time. His Foundation and Robot series reshaped the genre with their mix of logic, wonder, and human insight. Asimov wrote or edited over 500 books, from fiction to science to history, and remained a master of both clarity and imagination until his death in 1992. Jokester shows why Asimov’s mind—playful yet profound—still defines classic science fiction.Show book
You have found a sentient dragon skull. Accepting this quest entails half a dragon’s hoard. Would you like to assemble the dragon? (YES) (no) Steve: My boooOOOOOOoooones Devan: Must we take the dragon skull on said quest? Tan: Sadly, yes. Add Piemu and Pirate sidequests? (YES) (NO) Devan: Tan. Why? Tan: It’s more fun this way! Tags: Did I mention crack, cause allllll the crack, Tan’s field trips go awry, no one is surprised, only he can find a sentient dragon skull in a church’s basement, Quest time!, Wells gets stuck babysitting, again, Niran’s more excited than anyone else, except maybe the apprentices, gold is a great motivator, all the bone puns, Steve’s been gagged, Tan’s a dramatic bat, Devan adopts pirates, the crack ship armada is literally sailing, Lesia is adopted by pirates, stickers are fish food, Tan’s volunteered Devan to officiate over weddings, Academic types are stingy, demonic chickens, strange version of Whac-A-Mole, Niran acquires apprentices, Fa comes to play too, candy tastes best after murder, basically the corruption is spreadingShow book
What happens when the chosen one isn't chosen? Vian has survived ten years of Guardian training. Dreaming of adventure and glory. He's a wizard-warrior with the highest exam scores in his cohort. He's also got a dark secret slumbering behind his eyes—uncontrollable magic that activates with eye contact. If his fellow Guardians discover it, they'll be duty-bound to kill him. The night before their final trial, Ridvik tells him they've both been hand-selected for the Wolves. An hour later, Vian learns the truth: Ridvik gets the elite assignment, and Vian gets shipped off to a fortress basement. His job? Watch the rocks glow. Pull a rope if one stops glowing. Stay safe, stay protected, and never see anything remotely resembling the danger or adventure he's been craving. But Vian's adventure is only beginning. The Goddess of Destiny isn't finished with her nephew, and she's offering everything he's ever wanted: his dead brother back, a chance at greatness, and all the power he could dream of. Meanwhile, the man who trained him offers something else entirely—a chance to escape the Guardians, the crap job, and decide his own fate. Too bad divine gifts always come with a price. And sometimes the biggest choice isn't between good and evil—it's between the adventure you think you want and the person you're meant to become. One day you're serving alcohol to pompous Guardians who didn't earn their rank. The next you're standing back to back with the ones who did. Then you're getting your ass literally paddled by middle management while your friend wiggles his bare butt at the guy with the paddle. Welcome to military life. It's exactly as stupid as you think it is.Show book
Levi Akira’s existence is far from ideal. His mother's addiction consumes their lives, his academic standing is crumbling, and the convenience store he works at is a constant target for ruthless robberies. But amidst the chaos, Levi finds solace in only three things: his tight-knit group of friends, protecting his neighborhood as one of Jericho’s Boys, and streaming his favorite video game, where he assumes the role of Rogue—a hero who will break the rules for the greater good. Shiloh Mizrahi’s hope has all but dwindled. With one brother unjustly imprisoned, and the other a sadistic puppeteer, he endures daily torment at the hands of the latter. And his latest demand? Get close to Levi at any cost. In the midst of another ordinary night shift, Levi's world is upended when a captivating and terrified stranger appears, brandishing a weapon and claiming he has been forced to kill Levi by his own brother. Levi, torn between self-preservation and an instinctive aversion to harming the vulnerable boy, takes a bold leap—he kisses him. And then, just like that, the boy disappears into the night, leaving Levi haunted by his memory. Driven by an unshakeable connection, Levi's path crosses with Shiloh's once more, igniting a passionate bond that refuses to be extinguished. However, Shiloh harbors a labyrinth of secrets, torn between loyalty and desire. With his brother's freedom dangling in the balance, can Levi and Shiloh navigate the treacherous path to be together, or will Levi forever remain a hero confined to the online realm?Show book
